International Reflux Day

Activities for 2025

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Overcoming Acid Reflux | Digital broadcast

He left his own wedding because of reflux. Now he’s living without pain. For years, Mikael believed he was suffering from panic attacks. In reality, it was acid reflux caused by a weakened diaphragm.

– I thought training with IQoro was a joke. Now, it’s changed my life.

The broadcast is in English with German subtitle.

🎧 English voice and subtitles

🎧 Englische Stimme, deutsche Untertitel. KI-generierter Text – Übersetzungsfehler möglich.

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Treatment of Reflux and Hiatal Hernia | Digital broadcast

Symptoms include heartburn, acid reflux, and a lump-in-the-throat feeling.

Digital broadcast with expert Raoul Düsterhus from Germany (licensed speech therapist).

The broadcast is in English with German subtitle.

🎧 English voice and subtitles

🎧 Englische Stimme, deutsche Untertitel. KI-generierter Text – Übersetzungsfehler möglich.

The chat is now closed, but you can still read all the questions and answers from the event.

Chat with our experts | Live Q&A

Chat with expert Mary Hägg, Associate Professor in Experimental Research in Ear, Nose and Throat Diseases at Uppsala University and licensed hospital dentist specializing in orofacial medicine.

What is International Reflux Day?

International Reflux Day, on November 9th, is a global annual initiative by MYoroface AB – the company behind IQoro. The purpose of the day is to raise awareness and break the silence around reflux.

Reflux-based diseases are a global problem that at least 20 percent of the population in the Western world suffers from. The symptoms affect the individual’s own quality of life in a negative way, but also cause serious socio-economic consequences.

The PPI Hub

International Reflux Day marked the launch of our brand new PPI Hub. A dedicated space where you can learn everything you need to know about PPI use, long-term risks, and the rebound effect.

Explore the hub to get insights, expert guidance, and practical tools to help you make informed decisions about your reflux treatment.

What is acid reflux?

Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows back up from the stomach into the esophagus. When the corrosive acid comes into contact with the esophagus and its lining, a range of unpleasant symptoms occur. The symptoms can vary between people.

Reflux is caused by a weakening of the diaphragm, a muscle that keeps the stomach and its contents in place.

Common symptoms of acid reflux are coughing, heartburn, chest pain and a feeling of a lump in the throat.

What is PPI medication?

Acid-reducing medications is a type of drug used to minimize the effects of stomach acid in the body.

By either neutralizing the existing acid in the stomach or reducing the production of new acid, these medications make the stomach contents less acidic and corrosive.

Mainly meant for short term symptom relief

PPIs can be a good option for short term symptom relief, but they do not strengthen the weakened muscles that are the root cause of the discomfort. Additionally, the risk of serious side effects increases with long-term use, which is why PPI treatment should not be the sole treatment for heartburn and other symptoms of a hiatal hernia.

Remember!
Long-term use of PPIs may be necessary for certain conditions, but should in those cases be monitored with regular check-ups for potential side effects. Always ask your prescribing doctor if this applies to your condition.

You are not alone!

We receive stories daily through phone, email, product reviews and social media, from people who suffer from acid reflux symptoms, wants to get off medication, and people who are getting the help they were searching for thanks to IQoro.